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Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care

Talented Medical Solutions -
San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$85 an hour

Qualifications

Cardiac arrest emergency response
BLS Certification
Licensed Pharmacist (State-Specific)
Doctor of Pharmacy
Basic life support
Licensed Pharmacist

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Job Summary

Night Shift Pharmacist 7on-7off Critical Care

Talented Medical Solutions

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Core Professional Qualifications

Pharmacy Degree
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.
Licensure
- Active Pharmacist License in the state where the hospital practices.
- Must be in good standing with the state board of pharmacy.
Residency Training (Highly Preferred or Required)
- PGY-1 (Postgraduate Year 1) Pharmacy Residency.
- PGY-2 Critical Care Residency strongly preferred for ICU-focused roles.
  - Some hospitals allow PGY-1 + relevant experience, but PGY-2 Critical Care is increasingly standard.
Certifications
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) often preferred.
- Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy (BCCCP) is a strong differentiator.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) almost always required.

Clinical Skills & Experience

Critical Care Experience
- Experience working with ICU patients (medical, surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, etc.).
- Competence with complex drug therapies: vasopressors, sedatives, anticoagulants, antibiotics, TPN, renal replacement therapy dosing, etc.
Collaborative Practice
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds with physicians, nurses, and RTs.
- Strong clinical decision-making and patient assessment skills.
Emergency Response
- Participation in Code Blue or rapid response teams.
- Ability to manage acute medication needs under pressure.

Knowledge Areas

Drug Therapy Expertise
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in critically ill patients.
- Renal/hepatic dosing adjustments.
- Ventilator, sedation, and analgesic protocols.
Medication Safety
- IV compatibility and stability.
- High-alert medication protocols.
- Adverse drug event prevention and reporting.

Operational & Process Skills

Order Verification & Medication Review
- Efficient and accurate order verification.
- Ability to work autonomously during a 7-on shift.
Documentation & Informatics
- Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR) and CPOE systems.
- Familiar with computerized infusion devices and smart pumps.
Education & Precepting
- Ability to educate staff, residents, or students.
- May be required to precept pharmacy trainees.

‍ Professional Attributes

Communication
- Strong interpersonal communication with clinical teams.
- Ability to succinctly convey drug recommendations in urgent situations.
Critical Thinking
- Prioritization skills during multiple high-acuity cases.
- Evidence-based practice and protocol development.
Scheduling Fit
- Comfortable with extended shifts (often 10–12 hours) and rotating 7-day blocks.
- Ability to maintain continuity of care during both day and night blocks.

Typical Work Setting

Hospital ICU units:
- Medical ICU (MICU)
- Surgical ICU (SICU)
- Neuro ICU
- Cardiac ICU
- Trauma ICU
Some roles include on-call responsibilities during off blocks.

Summary Checklist

RequirementTypical ExpectationDegreePharmDLicenseState Pharmacist LicenseResidencyPGY-1 + PGY-2 Critical Care (ideal)Board CertBCCCP/BCPS (preferred)Life SupportBLS, ACLS, (PALS optional)ExperienceICU clinical experienceSkillsOrder verification, rounds participation, med safety

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Core Professional Qualifications

Clinical Skills & Experience

Knowledge Areas

Operational & Process Skills

‍ Professional Attributes

Typical Work Setting

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